guidephrase
nounUK /ˈɡaɪd.freɪz/
US /ˈɡaɪd.freɪz/
A short set of words that helps someone know what to say or do.
The tour guide gave us a guidephrase to use when asking for directions.
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2. A standard phrase used in a guidebook to describe a place or activity.
Each entry in the travel guide began with a helpful guidephrase.
3. A repeated phrase that helps people remember how to do something.
The teacher wrote a guidephrase on the board to remind students of the steps.
4. A short phrase used in a computer program to give instructions to a user.
The app showed a guidephrase telling users where to click next.